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Hwang Jin Hyun
  • CNN: Suspect in Trump Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Identified as 31-Year-Old California Instructor
    CNN: Suspect in Trump Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Identified as 31-Year-Old California Instructor CNN, citing two sources, reported on 25 (local time) that the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue has been identified as a 31-year-old man named Cole Tomas Allen. According to the report, Allen is an instructor and game developer who lives in Torrance, outside Los Angeles. A LinkedIn profile lists him as a part-time instructor at the private tutoring company C2 Education, and shows he received the company’s “Instructor of the Month” award in December 2024. CNN also reported, citing Federal Election Commission records, that Allen donated $25 to Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2024 election. The report said he studied mechanical engineering at the California Institute of Technology and earned a master’s degree in computer science last year from California State University, Dominguez Hills. After the shooting, the Secret Service said the suspect was arrested and is being held. In a statement, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said all protectees, including the president and first lady, were safe and that the suspect was in custody. Two sources said the gunman fired from outside the venue, injuring one Secret Service agent. The agent was hit but was wearing a bulletproof vest and is not expected to have life-threatening injuries. The shooting is believed to have occurred outside the banquet hall near a rear staircase on the side opposite the stage. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump quickly left the stage under Secret Service escort. 2026-04-26 13:52:09
  • Trump Evacuated After Gunfire at WHCA Dinner; Same Hotel as 1981 Reagan Shooting
    Trump Evacuated After Gunfire at WHCA Dinner; Same Hotel as 1981 Reagan Shooting Gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting an emergency evacuation of President Donald Trump and drawing renewed attention to a past presidential shooting at the same hotel. CNN reported that the shooting on April 25 (local time) occurred at the same location where President Ronald Reagan was targeted in an assassination attempt while in office. The Washington Hilton Hotel was the site of the March 30, 1981, attack in which Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. as he was leaving the hotel. Reagan suffered a serious injury, including a gunshot wound that pierced a lung and caused severe internal bleeding. During the dinner, Trump was rushed out under U.S. Secret Service protection. He later wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that a suspect had been arrested and that all attendees were safe. He also said he planned to hold a news conference in the White House briefing room 30 minutes later to explain the situation.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 11:15:14
  • Trump Says He Will Hold White House Briefing After Suspected Shooting at Press Dinner
    Trump Says He Will Hold White House Briefing After Suspected Shooting at Press Dinner President Donald Trump said he would hold a White House news conference after what he described as a suspected shooting incident at a dinner for the White House press corps on April 25 local time. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said law enforcement asked those at the scene to leave under established procedures and that they would comply immediately. "We will hold a press conference in the White House briefing room in 30 minutes," he wrote. Trump added that the first lady, the vice president and all Cabinet members were safe. He said he had spoken with event officials and that the dinner would be held again within 30 days. Earlier, Trump was evacuated after what the report described as gunfire-like sounds during the dinner at the White House. He later said the suspect was arrested, crediting law enforcement.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 10:57:48
  • Iran Foreign Minister to Return to Pakistan, Raising Prospects for Second Round of Talks
    Iran Foreign Minister to Return to Pakistan, Raising Prospects for Second Round of Talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan on April 26 (local time), Iran’s state media reported, as speculation grows about whether ceasefire talks with the United States could resume and a second round could still be held. IRNA, citing Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said on April 25 that Araghchi would “return to Pakistan again after completing his Oman schedule and before heading to Russia.” His trip had been expected to run Pakistan-Oman-Russia, but was adjusted to include a return to Pakistan after Oman. IRNA said some members of Araghchi’s delegation returned to Tehran for consultations and instructions related to ceasefire discussions. They were expected to rejoin him on the night of April 26 in Islamabad. Araghchi visited Pakistan on April 24 with a small delegation and met with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, fueling expectations that a second round of talks could be held over the weekend. But after Araghchi delivered Iran’s demands and traveled to Oman on April 25, and the United States canceled plans to send its negotiating team to Pakistan, some observers questioned whether the talks had effectively collapsed. Even after the U.S. cancellation, President Donald Trump left the door open, saying, “If they want to talk, all they have to do is call.” He also said he received “a much better new document” in less than 10 minutes, suggesting Iran had put forward a new proposal. The purpose of Araghchi’s return to Pakistan remains unclear. Still, with the United States signaling it remains open to dialogue and Pakistan continuing mediation, attention has again turned to the possibility of renewed talks. The United States had been preparing to send Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff for negotiations, and it was also reported to have considered having Vice President JD Vance join the team if the situation progressed.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 10:57:16
  • Loud bang at WHCA dinner prompts Trump evacuation; he says suspect arrested
    Loud bang at WHCA dinner prompts Trump evacuation; he says suspect arrested President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a loud bang, believed to be possible gunfire, was heard at the venue. CNN and other outlets reported that the incident occurred about 8 p.m. on April 25 (local time) during the WHCA-hosted dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington. After concerns were raised that shots may have been fired, Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump off the stage. Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet officials who were at the event also left the room in an emergency evacuation. A source said Trump was safe, and administration officials were also reported to be unharmed. According to a press pool report, multiple Secret Service agents shouted, "shots fired," and radio traffic indicated the suspect had already been arrested. After being evacuated, Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that "the suspect has been arrested" and that the Secret Service and law enforcement "responded excellently." He said he suggested, "LET THE SHOW GO ON," but that the final decision would be left entirely to law enforcement. He added that authorities would decide soon, and that whatever the decision, the event would be "very different" from the original plan and would ultimately need to be held again.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 10:27:16
  • Hormuz Strait Tensions Rise Despite Extended Ceasefire as Iran, U.S. Clash at Sea
    Hormuz Strait Tensions Rise Despite Extended Ceasefire as Iran, U.S. Clash at Sea President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire has, for now, averted a broader clash with Iran, but military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appear to be rising. On April 22 local time, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it detained two container ships — the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas — in Iranian waters to inspect cargo and related documents. The IRGC said the ships tried to leave the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian military permission. The IRGC alleged the MSC Francesca may have links to Israel and said both vessels repeatedly violated regulations and manipulated their automatic identification system, or AIS. Mehr News Agency separately reported that another container ship, the Euphoria, was also seized by the IRGC Navy while transiting the strait. The United States has also increased pressure at sea. Reuters, citing shipping and security sources, reported that U.S. forces in recent days blocked the movement of at least three Iranian-flagged tankers near waters off India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka and ordered them to change course. Confusion has persisted over the ceasefire extension. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said she was aware of media reports citing anonymous sources that mentioned a three- to five-day deadline. “That is not true. The president did not set a deadline for himself,” she said. Leavitt said there is “clearly a lot of division” inside Iran, calling it a fight between pragmatists and hard-liners, and said the president wants a unified response from Tehran. She added that while the ceasefire is holding on “military and physical strikes” as the U.S. waits for that response, “Operation Grand Rage” is continuing, as is a maritime blockade on ships traveling to and from Iranian ports. Fox News also reported that Trump, in an interview with the network, said there was “no time pressure” and that a three- to five-day deadline was not true. Iran’s leadership maintained a hard line. President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X that the Islamic Republic has always welcomed dialogue and agreements and will continue to do so, but said “malicious distrust, blockades and threats” are the main obstacles to real negotiations. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who leads Iran’s delegation for end-of-war talks, wrote on X that a full ceasefire is meaningful only if the maritime blockade and what he called holding the global economy hostage end, and if “Zionist forces” stop military provocations on all fronts. “As long as such blatant ceasefire violations continue, reopening the Strait of Hormuz is impossible,” he wrote, adding that “they” failed to achieve their goals through military attacks and will not succeed through pressure and threats either.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-23 14:57:35
  • Iran Releases Video of Ship Seizure in Strait of Hormuz, Masked Troops Board by Ladder
    Iran Releases Video of Ship Seizure in Strait of Hormuz, Masked Troops Board by Ladder As tensions rose after a second round of cease-fire talks between the United States and Iran collapsed, Iran released video showing its forces detaining ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up a public messaging campaign. ABC News reported on the 22nd (local time) that Iranian state television aired footage showing Iranian forces approaching and taking control of a commercial vessel. The video shows masked troops carrying rifles speeding toward a ship in fast boats, then climbing a ladder to board the deck. In a statement, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had secured two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and moved them into Iranian territorial waters. The IRGC claimed the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas tried to leave the strait without Iran’s permission. It said it plans to inspect the ships’ cargo and related documents. The IRGC said it would “continuously monitor” any actions that obstruct Iran’s enforcement of laws governing passage through the “strategic waterway” or run counter to safe navigation, and would take “firm and legal measures” against violations. The detentions came after U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally declared an extension of a “two-week truce” with Iran, one day before it was set to expire. Iran has continued shows of force in the Strait of Hormuz in response to the United States’ stance that it will maintain a maritime blockade.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-23 14:00:20
  • Large Oil Bet Placed Minutes Before Trump Ceasefire Extension, Reuters Reports
    Large Oil Bet Placed Minutes Before Trump Ceasefire Extension, Reuters Reports U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement extending a ceasefire with Iran was preceded by another large trade in the oil market betting on a price drop, Reuters reported. According to Reuters, traders sold 4,260 Brent crude futures contracts about 15 minutes before Trump announced the extension on April 21. The trade was worth about $430 million, or roughly 630 billion won, at the time — a sizable directional bet on falling prices. Reuters noted the sale came during the typically thin “after-settlement” period, given that the Brent market settles at 1830 GMT. London Stock Exchange Group data showed Brent was little changed just before the trade, edging down to $100.66 a barrel from $100.91. After the ceasefire extension was announced, it slid sharply to $96.83. The timing has raised the possibility that investors who bet on a decline shortly before the announcement may have made substantial profits. Reuters said it was the fourth such large bet since the Iran war, and the third this month. On March 23, about $500 million in selling was reported about 15 minutes before Trump announced a delay in an attack on Iran’s power infrastructure. On April 7, ahead of an announcement of a two-week ceasefire, there was a sale worth about $950 million. On April 17, about $760 million was traded about 20 minutes before Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The repeated trades shortly before major policy announcements have prompted some to raise concerns about possible leaks of inside information. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened an investigation into a series of unusual crude oil futures trades, including those on March 23 and April 7.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-23 11:27:18
  • Japan Urges Halt to MBK Bid for Makino, Citing High Risk of Military Use
    Japan Urges Halt to MBK Bid for Makino, Citing High Risk of Military Use Japan’s government has urged a halt to South Korean private equity firm MBK Partners’ plan to acquire a Japanese machine tool maker, citing the foreign exchange control law. Nikkei reported on the 23rd that the government issued the recommendation because the products are sensitive goods with a high potential for military diversion and are widely used by domestic defense equipment manufacturers. Machine tools are considered dual-use items for both military and civilian purposes and are designated a “core industry” under the law. As a result, overseas investors must undergo a government review before acquiring shares. A company receiving a halt recommendation must decide within 10 days whether to accept it. If it refuses, the Japanese government can issue a stop order. The only previous stop order under the law was in 2008, when a British investment fund sought to increase its stake in electric power company J-Power. Makino Milling Machine Co., also known as Makino, said its tender offer agreement with MBK remains valid. The company said it is considering steps including measures to raise corporate value and strengthen shareholder returns through higher dividends and share buybacks. MBK confirmed on the 23rd that it received the government’s recommendation, dated the 22nd, to halt the acquisition plan. MBK told Nikkei it is reviewing its next steps, including whether to accept the recommendation. MBK Partners previously announced in June last year that it planned to acquire Makino through a tender offer and make it a subsidiary. 2026-04-23 10:33:33
  • U.S. Blocks at Least 3 Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters, Raising Maritime Tensions
    U.S. Blocks at Least 3 Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters, Raising Maritime Tensions The U.S. military has blocked at least three additional Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters in recent days, according to reports. Reuters, citing shipping and security sources, reported on April 22 (local time) that U.S. forces detained at least three Iranian-flagged tankers near waters off India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka and directed other vessels operating in the area to change course. Sources and the ship-tracking platform MarineTraffic said one of the intercepted vessels, the Iranian-flagged tanker Deep Sea, was carrying a partial load of crude and was last seen off Malaysia a week earlier. Another Iranian-flagged ship, Sevin, last spotted off Malaysia a month ago, was also among those blocked. It was carrying about 65% of its capacity of up to 1 million barrels. The Iranian-flagged tanker Dorena, fully loaded with 2 million barrels of crude, was reported to have had its movements controlled by U.S. forces after it was confirmed off India’s southern coast three days earlier. U.S. Central Command said on X that Dorena is being escorted by a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean after attempting to violate the blockade measures. CENTCOM also said it has ordered a total of 29 ships to turn back or return to port since it began blocking vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports. Shipping sources said the Iranian-flagged Derya, last seen on April 17 in waters off western India, may also have been blocked. The ship was reported to have failed to unload cargo in India before a U.S. sanctions waiver for purchases of Iranian crude expired on April 19. The United States is conducting what it calls a counter-blockade operation to pressure Iran’s economy in response to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intercepting ships traveling to and from Iranian ports. The U.S. military previously said it secured an Iranian cargo ship after firing naval guns at it in the Gulf of Oman near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz on April 19. It also detained additional sanctioned vessels linked to Iran in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility ahead of a second ceasefire negotiation. After the second ceasefire talks collapsed and President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire, Iran has also stepped up its use of force to block the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it detained three ships that tried to transit the strait without Iran’s permission.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-23 09:57:17